Chapter 1: Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles
How many bones are in the Axial Skeleton?
80
What are the 4 divisions of the respiratory system?
Pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Where should the CR be for an AP Abdomen?
Iliac Crest
What are the names of the 8 carpal bones?
Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
What are the 3 borders of the scapula?
Superior, medial, lateral
What are the different classification of bones?
Long, irregular, short, flat
Where should the CR be for a PA Chest x-ray?
T7
What anatomy should be visible for an AP Abdomen?
Symphysis pubis, kidneys, and lower liver margin
Which carpal bone is best shown with and Ulnar Deviation?
Scaphoid
Where should the epicondyles be in relation to the IR for a lateral proximal humerus with internal rotation?
Perpendicular
What are the 4 different body habitus classifications?
Sthenic, hyposthenic, hypersthenic, asthenic
When should the exposure be taken for a CXR?
After second full inspiration
What are the 3 portions of the small intestine called?
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
Which position shows the lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, and hamate best?
radial deviation
What is the kVp range for shoulder girdle projections?
70-90 kVp
What is the minimum number of projections for an exam?
2
How much should the IR and CR be lowered in a lateral CXR?
1 inch
What are the 4 quadrants of the abdomen?
Right upper & lower, left upper & lower
What should SID be for upper limb projections?
40 inches
Where should CR be for an AP proximal humerus with external rotation?
2 inches inferior to AC joint
What are the 3 classifications of joints by tissue?
Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synovial
Accumulation of air in the pleural space that causes a collapsed lung
Where is the CR for a bladder shot?
Where should CR be for an AP thumb?
1st MCP joint
supinated & abducted 90 degrees